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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.39, 2,282.18 and 1,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.39, 2,282.18 and 1,129.41 is: 1,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.39 : 2,282.18 = 1,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.39/2,282.18 = 1,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.39x = 2,282.18 × 1,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.39x = 2,577,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,511.27/1,653.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.93

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